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A handful of anti-Trump and pro-Trump protesters gather outside the US Supreme Court to protest against Donald Trump as the US Supreme Court is set to hear Trump's appeal against the Colorado ballot ban, examining his eligibility for the Republican primary ballot in the state of Colorado due to his involvement in the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol by his supporters. IMAGES
Protesters chanting slogans against Israel's offensive in Gaza gather outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Protesters, some wearing Palestinian keffiyeh scarves, chant: "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free." The UN's top court has handed down its verdict in a landmark case brought by South Africa that Israel should do everything it can to prevent any acts of genocide in Gaza. IMAGES
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen leaves her New York City hotel during a visit that has triggered threats of reprisal by China if she meets with House speaker Kevin McCarthy -- and US warnings for Beijing not to overreact. Pro-Beijing protesters can be heard shouting "China is not our enemy" as she gets into her vehicle. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Apr 1 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong press magnate Jimmy Lai and six other former opposition deputies were found guilty Thursday of organizing and participating in an unauthorized anti-government demonstration. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: A PROTEST OUTSIDE THE WEST KOWLOON COURT BUILDINGS IN HONG KONG, CHINA.
Violent Trump supporters have breached the US Capitol building. Capitol police officers confirmed the mob laid siege to the Capitol as lawmakers counted the Electoral College votes. Shortly after 1 p.m., pro-Trump protesters pushed through barriers along the perimeter of the Capitol. The violent rioters fought with law enforcement officers calling the officers "traitors" for doing their jobs. Approximately 90 minutes later, police said the insurgents broke into the building and began vandalizing the House and Senate. One woman was shot during the insurrection and has died.
Pro-choice and anti-abortion activists, each on one side of Congress Square in the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires, chant and wave scarves -- blue for the "save both lives" movement and green for the abortion rights movement -- as the final debate on a bill legalising abortion takes place in the Senate. IMAGES